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Cypripedium Rascal gx

Also Known As

  • Cypripedium 'Rascal'
  • Cypripedium 'Rascal' (Frosch®)
  • Rascal Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Cypripedium Rascal gx plant details

Cypripedium Rascal gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Rascal gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Rascal gx

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cypripedium 'Rascal' (C. kentuckiense x C. parviflorum) has medium-sized flowers with warm yellow pouches that contrast boldly with highly twisted and rippled deep burgundy petals. One to two flowers per stem. Blooms in May/June. Taller and later blooming than 'Otto'. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Blooming size. More info on our Frosch? Cypripedium: www.cypripedium.de.

Gardening facts about Cypripedium Rascal gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Rascal gx

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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